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S742 TAW

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,072 mi
Last recorded105,072 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 TAW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2012 105,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion present in many areas.

Rearmost seats not fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 104,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 86,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 82,888 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,569 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 78,349 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 78,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,080 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 70,080 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 70,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?

Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
2,842
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 7,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,655
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6,394
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,350
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,717
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S742 TAW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 56,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 7,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S742 TAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Hijet typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S742 TAW is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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